Tyeshawn
A masculine given name of unknown origin, possibly a misspelling of Tyeshon.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tyeshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyeshawn today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyeshawn births was 1995 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyeshawn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tyeshawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1995
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,882
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Tyeshawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyeshawn from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyeshawn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tyeshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyeshawn
Tyeshawn is a modern American name with origins in African American culture. The name likely emerged in the late 20th century, blending elements of the popular names Tyler and Shawn. While its precise etymology is unclear, it appears to be a creative combination without direct ties to any specific language or historical source.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tyeshawn can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s in the United States. It gained popularity as a distinctive name choice within the African American community, reflecting a trend toward unique and inventive names during that period.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Tyeshawn was Tyeshawn Redding, an American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of Pennsylvania in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Another individual with the name Tyeshawn is Tyeshawn Sorey, an American composer, musician, and educator born in 1980. He is known for his work in jazz and experimental music, and has received numerous accolades, including a MacArthur Fellowship in 2017.
Tyeshawn Sion, born in 1991, is a professional basketball player from the United States who has played in various international leagues, including in Australia and Canada.
Tyeshawn Burgos, born in 1996, is an American professional boxer who has competed in the lightweight division. He has held multiple regional titles and has been recognized for his promising talent in the sport.
Tyeshawn Rollins, born in 1998, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the University of Toledo and has been recognized for his scoring ability and athleticism.
While the name Tyeshawn is relatively modern and its origins are not deeply rooted in history, it has gained a foothold in contemporary American culture, particularly within the African American community, and has been borne by individuals who have achieved notable accomplishments in various fields.
People
Tyeshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyeshawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Tyeshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyeshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyeshawn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tyeshawn a common name?
We classify Tyeshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyeshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyeshawn was 1995, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyeshawn is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tyeshawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyeshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyeshawn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tyeshawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyeshawn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tyeshawn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tyeshawn?
You can see how many people share the name Tyeshawn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.